[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10509]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

  (Mr. CHILDERS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CHILDERS. This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Tennessee 
Valley Authority.
  On May 18, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into the law 
the TVA Act as part of his New Deal to help lift this Nation out of the 
Great Depression. Soon thereafter, the city of Tupelo, Mississippi, 
which is part of the First Congressional District that I now am proud 
to represent, became the first city to receive power service under the 
initial TVA wholesale power contract. Furthermore, Tupelo, Mississippi 
also serves as the home of the Honorable Glen McCullough, the only TVA 
chairman ever from Mississippi.
  In 1933, the Tennessee River Valley faced many challenges and lagged 
behind this country in almost every indicator, including schools, 
health and jobs. From the beginning, TVA addressed problems in the 
valley through providing necessary employment and aspirations of hope 
to the citizens of Mississippi. TVA has a long and proud history of 
serving north Mississippi, providing reliable, affordable electricity, 
supporting a thriving river system, and stimulating economic growth.
  I am proud to be the newest serving Member of Congress to represent 
the First District of Mississippi and our fellow members of the 
Tennessee Valley.

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